How much does an audiologist make in Chicago?
$100,900a year
Median yearly pay for audiologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.52 an hour or $8,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.52
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,250Median: $100,900Highest 10%: $129,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,250 | $38.58 | |
| 25th | $87,100 | $41.88 | |
| Median | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 75th | $109,500 | $52.64 | |
| 90th | $129,800 | $62.42 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for audiologists.
| St. Louis, MO | $99,450 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an audiologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.52 ($100,900 a year).
Do audiologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $100,900 against $95,780 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $93,510, so Chicago pays 8% more.
Where does Chicago rank for audiologist pay?
24 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does an audiologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.